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At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of the votes.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'They're going to need to get some cricket before coming back into the squad. It's all part of the management. We'll have to wait and see'

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Recently-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino was told on Monday that 'women are part of the solution' to the problems that have plagued football's scandal-plagued world governing body.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Sacked Australia captain Steve Smith and David Warner have both been banned for 12 months for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

India asks Africa to pitch for UNSC reforms; announces $10 billion loan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for deeper ties in key areas of counter-terrorism, climate change and UN reforms.

New Zealand likely to visit India in 2014-15

New Zealand likely to visit India in 2014-15

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

India are likely to host New Zealand for a return series towards the end of next year, according to a BCCI official.

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its concern about the dispute between the Indian and West Indian cricket boards but says it is powerless to intervene.

PM Modi's op-ed in Canadian newspaper

PM Modi's op-ed in Canadian newspaper

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's opinion piece in Canada's The Globe and Mail focuses on commercial cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector.

ICC to decide on Hair this week

ICC to decide on Hair this week

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

India's bowlers ready to nullify big-hitting teams

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Ahead of Thursday's match against the West Indies India's bowling coach Bharat Arun says his bowlers have plans in place for aggressive batsmen.

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

A countdown clock could be one way of addressing the issue.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Must respect each other's core concerns: India to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Our relationship is so big that it is no longer a bilateral relationship. It has global dimensions," the report quoted Jaishankar as saying.

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Rediff.com18 May 2017

S&P BSE Midcap index and S&P BSE Smallcap were down 2% and 1.3% respectively

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Future of India is tied up with how it invests in education and science, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C N R Rao on Sunday said, and voiced concern that the support for the sectors was not as it should be.

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Kashmir: 'China must change its position'

Kashmir: 'China must change its position'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'The government's August 5 decision has impacted India-China relations, but it is not very significant or very different. Things like this have happened in the past.'

In a first, Odisha govt awards land rights to urban slum dwellers

In a first, Odisha govt awards land rights to urban slum dwellers

Rediff.com8 May 2018

As part of Slum Land Rights Act, the project will benefit a million people residing in 2,500 slums across the state over the next few years

UK doc claims he prescribed dope to EPL footballers, England cricketer

UK doc claims he prescribed dope to EPL footballers, England cricketer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said it was "deeply concerned and shocked" by a Sunday Times report in which a British doctor alleged he had prescribed banned performance-enhancing drugs to 150 sportsmen including several Premier League footballers.

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

'India is not a country, it's a continent'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'This offers us many opportunities to meet people in different ways, and we will do this with full respect to India.'

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Adani seals final compensation deal for Oz project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The company described the move as an 'important milestone'.

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ashwani Kumar, in a lecture at the prestigious Trinity College, Dublin, said the recent incident of "oppressive enforcement" of the colonial law of sedition against students protesting in university campuses has raised several questions about the future of India's liberal democracy.

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Formula One is set to bring back refuelling in 2017 as part of a rules revamp that will also make the cars faster, louder and more aggressive looking.

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Nirmalaji, the defence services need more money!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The government must provide more funds to enable the armed forces to fight and win tomorrow's wars,' states Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

ICC lashes out at FICA

ICC lashes out at FICA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

It told the players' body to desist from making 'clumsy attempts to threaten or undermine' the game.

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The 63-run win at the Wanderers ensured that South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the ICC Test Team Rankings at the 3 April cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March.

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Will the Supreme Court declare the Aadhaar Act a black law?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Unless the judges factor in the ungovernability of technologies and their beneficial owners, present and future Presidents, prime ministers, judges, legislators and officials handling sensitive assignments may become redundant with reference to their age-old roles for securing 'national resources and assets', warns Dr Gopal Krishna.

Sensex, Nifty notch fresh closing highs for the 3rd straight session

Sensex, Nifty notch fresh closing highs for the 3rd straight session

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Broader market underperformed with the BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices losing up to 0.2%

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid chose a design led by German architects GMP for the remodelling of the Bernabeu, which was opened in the 1950s and holds just over 80,000 spectators, at an estimated cost of 400 million euros.

Should T20 cricket be part of the Olympics?

Should T20 cricket be part of the Olympics?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has urged the sport's ruling body to try to get the game's Twenty20 international format into the Olympics.

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'We are going to have a recession this year, maybe next year too...'